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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 3 years earlier than the P7100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the P7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon P7100

 EX-Z450 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 P7100 EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P7100

 EX-Z450 P7100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 and the P7100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and P7100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-Z450 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon P7100
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
good battery power (350 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (395g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon P7100
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (395 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P7100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $750